Ten Neighbors Who Need Your Help Right Now

The list below shows nearby residents who are raising money for local causes. Click an image to learn more about each of them.

The Money-Saving Power of Food Buying Clubs

Forming a food buying club with friends and neighbors can help lower your family's grocery budget.

"Life Itself" service and performance

2013 Rice County Plat Book Now Available

You can order a printed book and/or an electronic version.

Halloween Carnival

Introduction

Halloween Carnival

UPS Driver, Deli Manager and Mechanic: Northfield Job Openings

Looking for a job in or near Northfield? Check out some of the latest openings below.

Flu Cases Should Increase Very Soon in Minnesota and Wisconsin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state departments of health are telling people to get shots now.

DuFour Cleaners-Your Hometown Cleaners

FREE SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test

Carleton Professor Scott Carpenter to Read at the Northfield Public Library

Carleton Professor Scott Carpenter to Read at the Northfield Public Library

Author Jonathan Odell to Speak at the Northfield Public Library

Miko Peled: Beyond Zionism—A New Paradigm for Israel-Palestine

Rules for Coupling Your Money

To each his own or all in? Couples need to find a money system that works for them.

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Vacant Homes?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most vacant homes.

Time for THE Talk!!

Andy Grammer Concert at St. Olaf

Northfield High School Football Playoffs Start Tuesday

This week's events include basketball open gym, Pumpkin Fest, a fall wine dinner and after-school basketball open gym.

Block-by-Block Northfield: Where are the Carpoolers, Veterans and Largest Families in Your Neighborhood?

Taking brush strokes of data to create a picture of Northfield.

When Does Daylight Saving Time 2013 End?

Almost time for daylight saving time 2013.

Nursing a Saturday Hangover and Other Tales

Pumpkin Fest at Way Park

Stowaway In New Home and Burger King Bandit: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a cheerleader sentenced for prostituting her teammate.

New Bakery, Pet Pampering and Pumpkins in Free Fall: News Roundup

The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include an SUV crashing into a historic building.

Beth Berry is Making a Difference

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Halloween is only two weeks away. If your kids don't have a costume, here are some ideas for things you can make at the last minute.

Northfield Stop Signs: Best of the Blogs

Here are the latest posts from Northfield bloggers.

Old-Fashioned Money Management Tips that Work

Follow these simple, time-tested rules for keeping money in the bank.

Why should you have to wait until next summer to swim your laps?

With Government Shutdown Over, Kline Says 'Record-High Debt' Still an Issue

Candidate Mike Obermueller also released a statement, in which he blamed the shutdown on Republican leadership, including Kline.

Post Your Halloween Photos

Share your Halloween-themed photos in our community gallery.

'Suicidal Male' Arrested for Violating Protection Orders

Jens Christian Egsgaard was charged with two gross misdemeanors Oct. 14.

Big Bang Monument

Map: What Area Has the Most Teen Moms?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below shows which areas nearby have higher rates of women giving birth in their teens.

Quilting Hobby Sews Up Some Loose Ends

Ann Fridman practices her passion while bringing important funds to the family coffers.

Online Application Crash Has St. Olaf Admissions Twiddling Thumbs

Common Application, a site that processes college apps for more than 500 colleges and universities, was on the fritz last week, creating major headaches for students, parents and school officials, the Star Tribune reports.

Colorful Invention, Dog Massage and In-Law Art: Good News

Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in Minnesota and Hudson, WI.

Road Construction Around the Twin Cities and Hudson

What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by Twin Cities region.